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in merely human and external measures. The cure must regenerate
the heart.
The kingdom of Christ is not established by courts, councils, or
legislative assemblies but by implanting Christ’s nature in humanity
through the work of the Holy Spirit. Here is the only power that can
elevate mankind. And the human agency to accomplish this work is
the teaching and practicing of the Word of God.
Now, as in Christ’s day, the work of God’s kingdom does not
lie with those who clamor for recognition and support from earthly
rulers and human laws. Rather, it lies with those who declare to
the people in Christ’s name the spiritual truths that produce in the
receivers the experience of Paul: “I have been crucified with Christ;
it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
Galatians 2:20
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